burglarproof
Definition
- Adjective: Secure against burglary; designed or constructed to prevent unauthorized entry by burglars.
Usage
- As an adjective: Used to describe buildings, safes, locks, windows, doors, or security systems that are resistant to being broken into by thieves.
- The new safe is completely burglarproof.
- They installed burglarproof windows in their ground-floor apartment.
Advanced Usage
- "to burglarproof something" (verb, informal): To make something secure against burglars. This is a less common, derived verb form.
- We need to burglarproof the garage before we go on vacation.
Variants and Related Words
- Burglar alarm (noun): A device that sounds an alarm if a burglary is attempted.
- Burglary (noun): The crime of illegally entering a building to commit theft.
- Burglar (noun): A person who commits burglary.
Synonyms
- Break-in proof: Resistant to forced entry.
- Theft-resistant: Designed to deter or prevent theft.
- Secure: Protected against danger or theft.
Antonyms
- Vulnerable: Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
- Insecure: Not firm or fixed; liable to give way or break. Not protected.
Related Phrases
- Burglarproof lock: A lock specifically designed to be very difficult for a burglar to pick or break.
- Burglarproof safe: A safe constructed with materials and locking mechanisms intended to withstand burglary attempts.
Adjective
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secure against burglary
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